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Battle of Brownsville
On August 25, 1863, U.S. and Confederate Cavalry clashed near here. The
initial battle
involving approximately 7,000 men occurred east of the town.
After a brief artillery duel,
Col. Geiger's U.S. Troopers forced the retreat of
Gen Marmaduke's CS force. Marmaduke
formed new battle lines 6 miles to the
west. The Union advance was repulsed, but the
Confederates were forced to
retreat in less than 3 weeks. The Union advance on Little Rock
ended in
success. Lonoke County Historical Commission.
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